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Cobalt

#11458E

A balanced, moderate cobalt — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
11458E
RGB
17, 69, 142
HSL
215, 79%, 31%
HSB
215, 88%, 56%
CMYK
88, 51, 0, 44
LAB
29, 6, -46
LCH
29, 47, 278
OKLCH
0.40, 0.13, 258
XYZ
7, 6, 26
LUV
29, -15, -59
HWB
215, 7%, 44%
Pantone
541 C

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